Chef Emily Hahn, a former Top Chef contestant and Chopped

competitor, is the Chef and Owner of Mountain Provisions, where she specializes in elevated in-home dining and immersive

outdoor culinary experiences. Showcasing Montana’s rich agricultural

bounty—from vibrant, farm-fresh vegetables and heritage grains to

regeneratively raised beef and local bison—Chef Em crafts meals that

highlight the dedication of local farmers and ranchers, creating dishes

deeply connected to the land and the people who sustain it.

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She draws from a rich and unconventional culinary journey that began

in restaurant kitchens and extended far beyond.

 

After years of cooking in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, she developed deep relationships with farmers and fishermen, which led her to step away from the kitchen for a time and immerse herself in the industry from another angle—

becoming a commercial shrimper and earning her captain’s license.

That hands-on experience at sea gave her a new appreciation for

sourcing ingredients at their origin, a philosophy that continues to

shape her cooking.

 

Inspired by her travels through South America, she

weaves bold flavors and diverse techniques into her dishes, creating a

style that is both globally influenced and deeply rooted in place. Emily

blends simplicity, technique, and creativity to craft meals that reflect

both her adventurous spirit and the landscapes she calls home.